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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 533.78 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 533.78 and 276.53 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 533.78 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/533.78 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 533.78 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 147,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,606.18/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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